Who knew you could actually prepare and brown meatballs- and I mean JUICY meatballs- in the crockpot?!?! These are before and after pictures- albeit in the wrong order... but you can see how they brown, even when piled up!
Here is what you need:
PAM
ground meat or turkey or chicken. I use turkey and usually prepare 2 lbs at once.
bouillon mix (I add in 2-4 tsps of this to add flavor)
bread crumbs (dont need this and I only add a little)
You can totally play with this. I have done this adding chopped onion and it also came out. I have made small meatballs like in this picture, and larger meatballs (if Im in a rush). Both work. Use your favorite meatball recipe!
Spray crockpot!
Place meatballs all around bottom of crockpot. Don't worry if they are touching- somehow they will separate easily IF they stick together.
You can also pile meatballs on top- I try to have them touching the sides as they seem to brown better when touching the floor or walls of the crockpot.
How you cook it is up to you. If I am home I will turn the crockpot on high for about an hour- until they turn a bit white- then I will mix them up a bit and turn on low for a couple more hours.
If Im not around I will turn it on low.
These stay nice and juicy. I usually make a bunch and freeze half- then I can warm them up in spaghetti sauce or just in the microwave for the kiddos.
They LOVE these moist meatballs.
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